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The Commons is a large outdoor shopping center located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. You can find it right near Exit 12 on Interstate 81 and Route 45. It's a popular spot with many different stores and places to eat!

History of The Commons

How The Commons Started

The idea for The Commons shopping center began in February 2007. Initial plans included a very large store next to Target. However, in early 2008, those plans changed, and that big store decided not to be part of the project. Instead, Dick's Sporting Goods and several other stores, both large and small, joined the center.

Building the Center

Construction on The Commons began in May 2008. The company AIG Baker, LLC, developed and now manages the site. The very first store to open was Bed Bath & Beyond in July 2009. Eight other main stores opened within the next month and a half. Staples was the only major store that didn't open in 2009.

In December 2012, an American Automobile Association (AAA) office moved into the center. There are also plans to add a hotel in the future.

Stores You Can Find

Big Stores (Anchors)

These are some of the main, larger stores at The Commons:

Other Cool Places

Besides the big stores, The Commons has many other shops and restaurants:

  • Logan's Roadhouse (a separate building)
  • MedExpress Urgent Care (a separate building)
  • Ledo Pizza
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  • Subway
  • Starbucks Coffee (inside Target)
  • Sleepy's
  • Sally Beauty Supply
  • Hair Cuttery
  • Euro Nails
  • Beach Bum Tanning
  • Sprint
  • AT&T Protel
  • Gamestop
  • GNC
  • Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt
  • Armed Forces Recruiting Office
  • Dollar Tree
  • Just In Time Seafood
  • AAA
  • ULTA Beauty
  • Vape Saloon
  • Famous Footwear
  • El Pollon
  • Vision 2020

Future Plans (Under Construction)

New buildings are being added to The Commons area, including:

  • Hilton Garden Inn (a hotel)
  • An Extended Stay Motel
  • Cornerstone Apartments
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